Program & Communications Associate

Posted on: July 24, 2012

Posted by: Washington Area Women's Foundation

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The Women’s Foundation seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong database, web and social media skills to provide direct administrative support in the areas of program and communications. This position will be a cross-functional role and will have a dual reporting structure to a staff lead in both programs and communications, and may also work under the guidance of other staff members on a project-specific basis.

The work of the Program & Communications Associate will include, but is not limited to the following core areas:

1. Program & Grants Management

• Assist program officers in all aspects of the execution and management of program dockets, grants and reports.
• Process grants and manage correspondence with grantee partners including grant agreements, award letters, report reminders and report management.
• Provide support for The Women's Foundation giving circles.
• Manage the organization’s grants database (GIFTS), maintaining current and quality data about grants and grantee partners in the grants database and being able to track and run reports on grantee partners as requested.
• Assist in the development of content specific resources for the program team.

2. Communications

• Be responsible for the organization’s social media presence – Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ etc.
• Be responsible for monitoring and updating the organization’s website to ensure current, accurate and engaging content.
• Write and solicit blog posts and assist in the development of communications collaterals as needed.

3. Events Coordination

• Coordinate and organize events, conferences, and presentations across the organization, including securing event space, materials preparation, and providing logistical support prior to, during, and following events.
• Attend community-based events and meetings to gather information and help move the work of the organization forward.
• Serve as a representative of The Women’s Foundation at events held by and with donors, volunteers, Board Members, Grantee Partners, vendors, community leaders and other stakeholders.

4. Other

• Assist in support staff duties when required, including answering phones.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of three (3) years of support experience preferred.
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google platforms, and internet research.
• Familiarity with GIFTS database or proficiency in database management with aptitude for learning new database platforms quickly.
• Experience in web (content) management and proficiency in the strategic use of social media.
• Passion for improving the lives of women and girls. Knowledge about issues affecting women and girls a plus.
• Outstanding communication (speaking and writing), interpersonal, organizational, and language skills.
• Energetic, flexible, team player with a direct, honest, and respectful approach to work with the ability to be self-directed and take initiative in identifying areas in need of attention.
• Strong project and time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing attention to detail.
• An appetite for and sensitivity to working with diverse communities across race, class, ethnic, political and geographic boundaries.
• Good and compassionate listener and a sympathetic participant with Grantee Partners, donors and other constituencies.
• Able to work evenings for special events/meetings.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.

People of diverse communities and women of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates from the Washington metropolitan area.

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Please email résumé and cover letter to: jobs@wawf.org

Subject: Program & Communications Associate Search